Elior UK
Regional Relief Chef - £32-35k + Car Allowance & Mileage
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Elior Healthcare – Food That Makes a Difference
Every meal matters.
In healthcare environments, food is about more than nutrition. It's about comfort, wellbeing and helping people feel cared for when they need it most.
From retirement living to specialist care settings, we serve fresh food with compassion, consistency and attention to detail.
This is food with purpose. And people who take pride in making every plate count.
At Elior Healthcare, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).
Job ID: 6177
Hours & Region
5 out of 7 days
40 hours per week (no late evenings)
This role spans key regions across the East, South East and South West of England, together with North Wales.
Car allowance
- Mileage (33p per mile petrol, 26p per mile electric)
You must be flexible, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your own reliable transport.
What you’ll be serving up…
- Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple Elior locations
- Support teams during busy periods or transition
- Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
- Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Elior standards
- Act as the regional specialist for Textured Modified Foods (TMF), delivering training and best practice
- Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
- Role model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance
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No two weeks will look the same – you’ll work with different teams, strengthen different kitchens and make a visible impact everywhere you go.
The ingredients you'll bring...
- Senior chef experience
- Calm, organised and confident under pressure
- A genuine passion for customer service
- Strong kitchen management and people leadership
- A positive, solutions-focused approach
- TMF experience helpful, though training provided
What makes this role worth its salt...
- Variety instead of routine
- More responsibility and autonomy
- Faster skills development across different sites
- Wider visibility with senior leaders (accelerates progression)
- A role where you’re the person people rely on when it counts
If you enjoy being the chef who can “walk into any kitchen and make it work”, you’ll thrive here.
What's on the menu for you…
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.
Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
- Free meals on shift
- Flexible and part-time working opportunities
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service
- Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
- Paid volunteering days
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
- Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
- A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
- Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
- Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
- Online gym and workout programmes
- Legal and financial advice
- Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
- Meditation and mindfulness resources
- Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it
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Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.
Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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